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‘Tis the Season to Double Down on Physical Security

‘Tis the Season to Double Down on Physical Security

The holiday season is in full swing. For many, that means extended periods of time off to spend with family, especially as we approach the end of the year. From college and school campuses, to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and beyond, facilities may be left...

Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025

Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled...

What’s In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too

What’s In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too

Aerosolized contaminants from toilet plumes remain airborne for up to seven days and can be inhaled by patients and healthcare workers. Concerns are growing about bacteria and viruses that are aerosolized by flushing toilets in patient care areas of hospitals. Four...

Yale New Haven Hospital Tops Off Adams Neurosciences Center

Yale New Haven Hospital Tops Off Adams Neurosciences Center

The $838 million, 500,000-square-foot Adams Neurosciences Center will feature two new patient towers. Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) celebrated a construction milestone with a traditional topping-off ceremony as the final ceremonial steel girders were hoisted into...

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults. Violence in healthcare workspaces continues to be a persistent problem, with many healthcare facilities in for a rude awakening if left unaddressed. One problem that can...

Our Guide to the Winter 2025 Issue

Our Guide to the Winter 2025 Issue

Design Work to Prevent Burnout Key Insight: Managers can apply a new model for work design to enhance their teams’ well-being and engagement by improving key job characteristics. Top Takeaways: Maintaining employee morale and keeping productivity high are just two of...